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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Bestwig

Rest area on the Ruhr River – View of the Ruhr loop from Bestwig

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Bestwig

Rest area on the Ruhr River – View of the Ruhr loop from Bestwig

Moderate

4.6

(33)

118

riders

Rest area on the Ruhr River – View of the Ruhr loop from Bestwig

01:41

25.8km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.01 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

Historic railway signal and water crane on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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In earlier decades, the water crane was used to fill steam locomotives in Bestwig with water.

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Rest area on the Ruhr River

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Great rest area with wooden deck chairs and covered benches with a direct view of the Ruhr. There is also a small entrance there to cool your feet.

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Ruhr River Near Velmede and Bestwig

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Super comfortable break area with covered seating

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667 m

View of the Ruhr

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Here you can just listen to the splashing of the water. Very relaxing!

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1.31 km

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

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A great view of the Ruhr

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2.69 km

Old Mill and Ruhr Valley Bridge near Bestwig

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The hydroelectric power station below the high bridge

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3.40 km

Magnificent distant view of Velmede from the Gepkerweg

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The view from the Eversberg castle ruins on Velmede is gigantic

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4.39 km

Cycle path towards Wehrstapel

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Great section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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14.1 km

Talsystem Kohlweder Bach

Nature Reserve

25.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

7.08 km

5.70 km

5.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

8.17 km

703 m

671 m

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

25°C

14°C

0 %

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Rest area on the Ruhr River – View of the Ruhr loop from Bestwig

Historic railway signal and water crane on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

Rest area on the Ruhr River

Ruhr River Near Velmede and Bestwig

View of the Ruhr

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

Old Mill and Ruhr Valley Bridge near Bestwig

Magnificent distant view of Velmede from the Gepkerweg

Cycle path towards Wehrstapel

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